Miami Dolphins projected for Top 2 pick in six 2027 NFL mock drafts
The Miami Dolphins are projected to land a top 2 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft according to six early mock drafts, with quarterback Arch Manning and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith emerging as likely selections. Most analysts have the Dolphins picking at No. 2 and favoring Smith, a Miami-area native, over Manning. The projections assume the Dolphins will be among the league's worst teams in 2026, though the team is focused on building a strong culture under new coach Jeff Hafley. Miami's draft position and strategy could shift based on the development of quarterback Malik Willis.
- ▪Six early 2027 NFL mock drafts project the Miami Dolphins to have a top 2 draft pick.
- ▪Arch Manning is projected as the No. 1 pick by Tankathon and SB Nation, while Jeremiah Smith is projected at No. 2 by Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, Pro Football Focus, and CBS Sports.
- ▪Jeremiah Smith is a wide receiver from Miami Gardens who played high school football at Chaminade in Hollywood.
- ▪Arch Manning is the nephew of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning and a potential franchise quarterback from Texas.
- ▪The Dolphins are focusing on building a tough, hard-working team culture under first-year head coach Jeff Hafley.
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